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Notice to Fish Harvesters - Closure of the Northern Cod Stewardship Fishery in NAFO Divisions 3KL - nf.23.266

September 15, 2023

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

 

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

 

nf.23.266B

 

2023-253

 

Sep. 14, 2023

 

Closure of the Northern Cod Stewardship Fishery in NAFO Divisions 3KL

 

DFO advises harvesters that the 2023 Cod Stewardship Fishery in NAFO Divisions 3KL will close on Saturday, September 16th at 1800 hours to all vessel classes.

 

The Department has been closely monitoring landings and the marine forecast. We anticipate that the Maximum Authorized Harvest for NAFO Divisions 3KL (10,399t) will be reached at this time.

 

The Department prioritizes safety at sea. If a harvester is unable to retrieve their gear by the close time due to safety, they are advised to contact their local C&P detachment.

 

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2023-248 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-253 comes into effect on September 15, 2023.

 

“Notices to Fish Harvesters” for all commercial fisheries are available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at https://www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/en

 

If you would like to have all “Notices to Fish Harvesters” for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: danielle.nicholas@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

 

 

 

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For information, contact:

Robyn Morris

Senior Resource Manager

Tel: (709) 690-5021

Email: robyn.morris@dfo-mpo.gc.ca